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P780 CJH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,104 mi
Last recorded171,104 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 CJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 171,104 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 171,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 163,267 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 163,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 155,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 147,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf brake disc corrosion

osf brake disc corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2009 138,288 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 129,924 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 118,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

two front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2007 118,930 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

two front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2006 107,813 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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P780 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P780 CJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P780 CJH registered?

P780 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P780 CJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 CJH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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